Publications

Physiologic measures of nonhuman primates during physical restraint and chemical immobilization

Of 56 physically restrained [during blood collection] primates, 30 (54%) experienced severe metabolic acidosis (p. 866). The animals had more rapid respiration and pulse rates, higher rectal temperatures, and larger base deficit. ... Primates immobilized with ketamine ... had a...

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Bush, M., Custer, R., Smeller, J. et al. 1977. Physiologic measures of nonhuman primates during physical restraint and chemical immobilization. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 171, 866-869.

Behavioral research in breeding colonies of Old World monkeys

The establishment of a breeding colony presents immediate problems of techniques of group formation and animal introductions. In our experience, the simultaneous release of all animals has proven to produce the fewest injuries and the most rapid social integration. The...

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bernstein, I. S., Gordon, T. P. 1977. Behavioral research in breeding colonies of Old World monkeys. Laboratory Animal Science 27, 532-540.

Behavioural and hormonal responses of male rhesus monkeys introduced to females in the breeding and non-breeding seasons

Group-housed animals had been trained to present a leg for blood collection in sampling cage.

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bernstein, I. S., Rose, R. M., Gordon, T. P. 1977. Behavioural and hormonal responses of male rhesus monkeys introduced to females in the breeding and non-breeding seasons. Animal Behaviour 25, 609-614.

Burrows of wild and albino rats: Effects of domestication, outdoor raising, age, experience, and maternal state

Rats spend most of their time in burrows if given the choice.

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Boice, R. 1977. Burrows of wild and albino rats: Effects of domestication, outdoor raising, age, experience, and maternal state. Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology 91, 649-661.

Life history of yellow baboons: Physical development, reproductive parameters, and infant mortality

Infants may continue to suckle for up to 17 months.

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Altmann, J., Altmann, S. A., Hausfater, G. et al. 1977. Life history of yellow baboons: Physical development, reproductive parameters, and infant mortality. Primates 18, 315-330.

Influence of gonadal hormones and social housing conditions on agonistic, copulatory, and related sociosexual behaviour in the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus)

The Mongolian gerbil is colonial, but its social organization within its colonies is not known. Pair formation has been suggested by breeders and has been observed under semi-natural conditions. Family units remain stable under such conditions. In the solitary-living hamster...

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Gerbil, Rodent

Citation: Argen G, Meyerson BJ. 1977. Influence of gonadal hormones and social housing conditions on agonistic, copulatory, and related sociosexual behaviour in the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus). Behav Processes. 2;265-82.

Social rank and physiological traits of dairy cows as influenced bychanging group membership

Since the average persistency of milk yield for all cows dropped 5% from wk 7 to wk 8, it appears exchange of cows between groups affected both exchanged and nonexchanged cows in a random manner [p. 974].

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Cattle

Citation: Arave, C. W., Albright, J. L. 1976. Social rank and physiological traits of dairy cows as influenced bychanging group membership. Journal of Dairy Science 59, 974-981.

Beyond adequate veterinary care

The veterinarian, hired as he is by the institution and not by the animals, often will find himself in a delicate position. ... The veterinarian must have the courage - and it will require courage - to insist on standards...

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: All/General

Citation: Anchel, M. 1976. Beyond adequate veterinary care. . Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 168, 513-517.

The effect of light on animals

In mammals light ... serves the function of vision, regulation of optokinetic reflexes, and regulation of neuro-endocrine functions and behaviour. ... The illumination conditions existing around the animals in their cages need to be considered for each species and for...

Year Published: 1976

Citation: Weihe, W. H. 1976. The effect of light on animals. Laboratory Animal Handbooks 7, 63-76.

Enrichment and occupational devices for orangutans and chimpanzees

A heavy metal cylinder, 60 cm long and 45 cm in diameter, was capped on each end and bolted to a platform. Three 8 cm holes in the cylinder allowed access to the inside. A short section of a rubber...

Year Published: 1976Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Murphy, D. E. 1976. Enrichment and occupational devices for orangutans and chimpanzees. International Zoo News 137(23.5), 24-26.